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Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School

Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Discovery Middle School
800 E 40th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
751 students
498 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vancouver School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vancouver School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1227 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#2060 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
11%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vancouver School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vancouver School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vancouver School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vancouver School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
254
174
Grade 7 Students
244
168
Grade 8 Students
253
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vancouver School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vancouver School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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